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Early-onset obesity tied to greater waist circumference, fasting insulin
Early-onset obesity tied to greater waist circumference, fasting insulin
09 Sep 2025 byStephen Padilla

Participants with early-onset obesity in the SURMOUNT clinical trials show a mixed profile of metabolic health at baseline despite a relatively young biological age. They exhibit concerning features, such as higher waist circumference and fasting insulin, as well as favourable features, including lower systolic blood pressure (SBP) and HbA1c compared with the late-onset group.

Early-onset obesity tied to greater waist circumference, fasting insulin
09 Sep 2025